Mohammedan vs Minerva Punjab Predictions

Mohammedan will face Minerva Punjab at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on March 10, 2025, in an Indian Super League matchup with both teams fighting for vital points late in the 2024/25 season. Mohammedan, likely 11th with around 23 points from 20 matches, come off a 2-1 loss to NorthEast United (March 3, 2025), aiming to stop their slide at home. Minerva Punjab, expected 9th with about 27 points from 20 matches, arrive after a 1-1 draw with Chennaiyin (March 2, 2025), looking to stay consistent. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the winner.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Mohammedan

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 6W, 5D, 9L in ISL (23 points, 11th)

• Latest Result: 2-1 loss vs. NorthEast United (ISL, March 3, 2025)

• Home Form: 4W, 2D, 4L (14 goals scored, 15 conceded) Mohammedan have lost three of their last five games, including their latest 2-1 defeat. With 23 points from 20 matches, they’re near the bottom, but a 3-1 home win over Chennaiyin (Feb 15, 2025) shows potential. At home, they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game, needing to shore up defense against Minerva Punjab.

Minerva Punjab

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 7W, 6D, 7L in ISL (27 points, 9th)

• Latest Result: 1-1 draw vs. Chennaiyin (ISL, March 2, 2025)

• Away Form: 3W, 3D, 4L (12 goals scored, 14 conceded) Minerva Punjab are unbeaten in their last three games, including a 1-1 draw with Chennaiyin. With 27 points from 20 matches, they’re mid-table, with a 2-1 away win at Kerala Blasters (Feb 15, 2025) as a highlight. On the road, they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game, facing a Mohammedan side they beat earlier this season.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Mohammedan 2W, Minerva Punjab 2W, 1D (5 meetings since 2023)

• Recent Meeting:
  December 6, 2024: Minerva Punjab 2-0 Mohammedan (ISL, Round 11)

• Key Trend: Three of the last five meetings had under 2.5 goals; Mohammedan are unbeaten at home vs. Minerva (1W, 1D). Minerva Punjab won 2-0 in December 2024, but Mohammedan’s 1-0 home win in April 2024 (I-League) shows they can compete at Kishore Bharati. Matches average 2.0 goals recently, suggesting a tight game ahead.

Key Players to Watch

Mohammedan

• Alexis Gómez (FWD): 6 goals, 2 assists in ISL; top scorer with flair.

• Makan Chothe (MID): 3 goals, 3 assists; key winger.

• Padam Chettri (GK): 4 clean sheets; vital for defense.

Minerva Punjab

• Luka Majcen (FWD): 7 goals, 2 assists in ISL; leading striker.

• Nihal Sudeesh (MID): 4 goals, 4 assists; playmaker.

• Vinit Rai (GK): 5 clean sheets; anchors the backline.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Mohammedan’s 4-3-3 (1.25 goals per game) leans on Gómez’s finishing and Chothe’s speed, targeting Minerva’s 1.40 goals conceded per game away, though a doubtful injury may adjust their lineup. Minerva’s 4-2-3-1 (1.35 goals per game) relies on Majcen’s scoring and Sudeesh’s creativity, likely countering with 46% possession on the road. The 12,000 fans at Kishore Bharati will push Mohammedan, but Minerva’s recent edge suggests a close, low-scoring battle.

Prediction: Mohammedan vs Minerva Punjab

Our Prediction: Draw 1-2